Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo versus MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner .
Last updated on February 15, 2024. Published on February 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo 40 ingredients
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner 55 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
- Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Adansonia Digitata Oil
- Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
- Thymus Vulgaris Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
- Adansonia Digitata Oil
- Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Thymus Vulgaris Oil
- Glycol Distearate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo 40 ingredients
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner 55 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo 40 ingredients
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner 55 ingredients
Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Cocamide Mipa • Glycol Distearate • Parfum • Amodimethicone • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Glycerin • Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract • Panthenol • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Polyquaternium-7 • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Peg-150 Distearate • Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate • Cetrimonium Chloride • C11-15 Pareth-7 • Laureth-9 • Trideceth-12 • Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Acrylates Copolymer • Tocopherol • Peg-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • CI 15985
Water • Lauramidopropyl Betaine • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Stearyldimoniumhydroxypropyl Decylglucosides Chloride • Pisum Sativum Extract • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 • Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantifolia Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Adansonia Digitata Oil • Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Thymus Vulgaris Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Glycerin • Tocopherol • Menthol • Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride • Dextran • Propanediol • Glycol Distearate • Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer • Lauramide Mipa • Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Butylene Glycol • Oleth-5 Phosphate • Dioleyl Phosphate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Citric Acid • Trideceth-12 • Cetrimonium Chloride • Amodimethicone • Aminomethyl Propanol • Phenethyl Alcohol • Undecyl Alcohol • Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterOuai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineOuai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 43.
This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateOuai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateOuai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 6.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 39.
Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.
Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 51.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinOuai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 33.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilOuai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 16.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 22.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 19.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 50.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-12.
Ouai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 49.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerOuai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolOuai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 34.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidOuai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 48.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholOuai Medium Hair Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 36.
MONAT Black Shampoo + Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 55.
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